Hello Parents, 

Since our next field trip is very soon after we return from Christmas break, I am looking to secure 1  more chaperone before the Christmas break.

The field trip will be to the San Francisco Zoo, on Tuesday, January 16th.

If you would be happy to volunteer your time please email me. If you have previously chaperoned, please know you're welcome to again.

Thanks, 
Mrs. Byrne 

Homework

Monday, December 11th 

Math- workbook page 5-5
Study for Topic 5 Math Test on Monday by reviewing old classwork and homework from topic 5.

Reconciliation- Study for Act of Contrition ( Oral and Fill in the Blank Written) test on Wednesday 

Superkids- Backpack page 31
Study for Spelling test on Friday
2 list of words
List 1: Lesson 11 is the link on Superkids 
Spelling page is called  Level 5, Unit 2, Week 3 Spelling List
     &  
List 2: Lesson 16 is the link on Superkids
Spelling page is called Level 5, Unit 2 Week 4 Spelling List
All spelling words should be written in their planner for this week.

Write a goal for this week in your planner. 


Tuesday, December 12th

Math- workbook page 5-6

Superkids- Backpack page 32

Reconciliation- Study for Act of Contrition (Oral and Fill in the blank written) test tomorrow


Wednesday, December 13th 

Math- workbook page 5-7

Superkids- Finish workbook pages 49 & 50


Thursday, December 14th - Christmas Show tonight at 7pm.

Study for Topic 5 Math Test on Monday

Superkids- Lesson 15 & 20 Spelling Test tomorrow 

Turn in your goal tomorrow. 


No more homework for 2017! 

Merry Christmas!

See you in 2018!

Please continue to log on to Mathletics, Razzkids, Superkids, and Coding over the break. Journal writing and reading a chapter book for thirty minutes a night is also recommended. 

Classroom Supplies for Santa

Dear Santa,

With Christmas approaching now is a good time to update individual supplies as need be. Maybe Santa could bring new crayons, pencils, erasers, red pens, and blue and red folders to little boys and girls.

Thanks,
Second Grade

Dates to remember

Dates to Remember:

Advent Reconciliation: 12/12, 9-11am

Lenten Reconciliation: 3/6, 9-11am

First Reconciliation: 3/20, 8:30am

First Communion: 4/21, 10am

Confirmation: 4/27, 5pm

Graduation: 5/25

Supplies Needed for Gingerbread Houses

We will be making gingerbread houses on Monday, December 18th. Please sign up below/comment if you can help bring in supplies. Please write what you are bringing and how much.

Thanks!

Merry Christmas!

1. Graham Crackers ( I think we need about. 12 boxes.) Maybe a few people could sign up for this one.
1. Camila will bring 4 boxes of graham crackers.
2. Matthew will also bring 4 boxes of graham crackers
3. Ayush will bring 4 boxes of graham crackers.

2. White Frosting
1. Mrs. Byrne


3. Gum Drops
1. Dominic


4. Peppermints
1. Raiden


5. Assorted Sprinkles 
1. Nathan will bring assorted sprinkles 1.6 lbs


6. Miniature Marshmallows 
1. Tyler


7. Chocolate Chips 
1. Tyler

8. Licorice 
1. Raiden

9. Aluminum Foil-
1. Chloe Tan - 3 boxes


10. M& Ms ( No peanuts.)
1. Jacelle


11. Skittles
1. Lulu


12. Plastic Knifes ( 25) to spread the frosting
1. Lulu


13. Hard/Thick/ Sturdy Paper Plates (25)
1.  Dominic


14. Mini cups (40)
1.  Dominic


15. Parent Helper/Volunteer  1:00-2:45
1. Lally Tan ( Chloe's Mom) 

Can you come?

Hello Parents, 

Since our next field trip is very soon after we return from Christmas break, I am looking to secure 1  more chaperone before the Christmas break.

The field trip will be to the San Francisco Zoo, on Tuesday, January 16th.

If you would be happy to volunteer your time please email me. If you have previously chaperoned, please know you're welcome to again.
    

Homework December 4th- December 8th

Congrats Dominic and Lulu for working on Mathletics the most during the month of November! Boys, don't let Dominic win for a third month in a row!


Homework 

Monday, December 4th
No homework if you went to mass. If you did not attend mass, log on to mathletics for 30 minutes. I have lessons on mathletics set for everyone to do.


Tuesday, December 5th
No homework if you went to mass. If you did not attend mass, read a book of your choice for 20 minutes. Write 10 sentences to a friend in which you sell the book to them. What was your favorite part? What makes the book fun to read? Why should they read it? Do you like the author? Why did you choose to read it?

Wednesday, December 6th

Superkids- Backpack pages 27 & 28

Math- workbook 5-3

Reconciliation- Memorize the Act of Contrition prayer
Oral and written fill in the blank prayer test is next Tuesday.
Spelling counts!
(If you loose the paper with the Act of Contrition prayer on it, it is on page 92 in your Reconciliation book. )

Thursday, December 7th 

Superkids- Backpack pages 29 & 30
Finish Backpack page 27 # 2 cards

Math- workbook page 5-4

Turn in your weekly goal tomorrow.


Christmas Program is on December 14th at 7:00 pm

Field Trip to SF Zoo- Can you Come?

Hello Parents, 

Since our next field trip is very soon after we return from Christmas break, I am looking to secure 2 more chaperones before the Christmas break.

The field trip will be to San Francisco Zoo, on Tuesday, January 16th.

If you would be happy to volunteer your time please email me. If you have previously chaperoned, please know you're welcome to again.
    

Homework November 27th- December 1st

Monday, November 27th

Superkids- Backpack page 24

Spelling Test is on Friday.  The list is Level 5, Unit 2, Week 2. The link is lesson 6 on Superkids. 

Math- workbook pages 5-1 and 3-1

Write goal for this week in your planner. 

Tuesday, November 28th

Superkids- Backpack page 25

Math- workbook pages 5-2 & 3-2

Music- Practice Christmas Song with Stuff Animals tonight

Mr. Johnson's group- Reconciliation pages 74-77

Wednesday, November 29th

Superkids- Backpack page 26

Math- Santa Secret Shop is tomorrow. Don't forget to bring in money for gifts if you would like to buy things.

Tonight for homework as a family practice shopping at home using dollars and coins.  Please role play being both the customer and the cashier. 

Music- Practice Christmas song with family

Thursday, November 30th

Superkids- Study for spelling test tomorrow!

Writing- Please write at least 5 sentences telling me what your favorite family Christmas tradition is. It can be about food, celebrations, tree decorations, anything that is treasured or memorable. Remember to use correct punctuation and no run on sentences. Lastly,  draw a picture of your favorite Christmas tradition. 

Turn in goal for this week. 

Star of the week compliments are due tomorrow. 

Please bring in sandwiches for the needy. 2nd and 6th grade take the lead. 

See you at Sunday's Family Mass.

Family Mass this Sunday!

Welcome Back!

This Sunday is our 10 am Family Mass lead by our 2nd and 7th graders. 

Please have students wear their church clothes. We will be sitting in the first few pews as a class. Arrive no later than 9:50.

Please email Mrs. Byrne or send a note to school if your child cannot attend mass this Sunday. 

No homework next Monday and Tuesday if you attend mass. 

I HAVE four candidates for prayers of the faithful petitions and one candidate as a gift bearer. 


Thanks,
Mrs. Byrne 

2nd Grade Thanksgiving Party- Tuesday, November 21st

Please respond below/comment if you would like to bring in food. Write what you will be bringing to the class party. Please bring all food at arrival. You must bring in enough food for 20 students. All food should be washed, cut, and easy to serve. Only one item from each category will be allowed. Also only parents who signed up on this blog ahead of time may bring in treats for the party. Thank you for your cooperation. Happy Thanksgiving!

Fruit
1.

Vegetables/Salad
1.

Sweet Treat
1. Matthew

Salty Treat
1. Nathan


Drinks
1. Tyler


Plates
1. Jose


Napkins
1. Jose 

Cultural Food
1.

(No Written Homework Thanksgiving week!)

Homework November 6th- November 10th

Congrats to Dominic and Mackenzie for being our October Mathletics winners! 

Homework

Monday, November 6

Superkids- Backpack page 19
Finish Superkids workbook pages 19 & 20

Math- workbook page 4-1
Finish Journal Question on page 4-1 class sheet (Arrays)

Write goal for this week in planner.


Tuesday, November 7

Superkids- Backpack page 20

Math- workbook page 4-2

Reconciliation- Write two facts that you learned from Chapter 5.

Mr. Johnson's group- Reconciliation pages 46-49

Extra Credit: Social Studies Question
Do you live in a city, town, country, or suburb? How are they alike and different?

Wednesday, November 8 

Superkids- Backpack page 21
Finish Superkids workbook pages 31& 32

Math- workbook page 4-3

Turn in your goal.

Finish Star of the week compliments.


Thursday, November 9

No Homework!

WCEA/WASC Parent Survey 

STM is inviting parents to participate in a parent survey for the WCEA school accreditation process. ​It will be electronically collated and the results will be incorporated into our next WASC/WCEA study. For those of you not familiar with the process of accreditation, our school is certified by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or WASC for short. WASC is an association that ensures that schools meet various standards in all aspects of running a school. For more information on WCEA/WASC, check out their website at www.westwcea.org. Please complete this survey by Friday, November 10, 2017. 

No homework next Wednesday and Thursday if your parents complete the survey by Friday, November 10th! If parents completed the survey, have them sign their name in your planner on November 10th. Thanks!

Friday, November 10th - Veterans Day!  No School! 

Homework October 30th- November 3rd

Monday, October 30th

Do something nice for your parents tonight. 

Bring in a Halloween bag or bucket for Trick or Treating.

Write your goal for this week in your planner.

Discuss family trees and traditions as a family. Students are sharing their family trees and traditions with the class. 



Tuesday, October 31st Halloween Parade!

Have a safe Halloween!



Wednesday, November 1st All Saints  Day Mass!

Read for at least 20 minutes tonight.

Extra Credit: Write about your favorite saint.


Thursday, November 2nd

Do something nice for your siblings or relatives tonight.

Read for at least 20 minutes tonight. 

Turn in your weekly goal.

Homework 10/22- 10/28

Monday 10/23

Math- workbook page 2-7

Math Test- Wednesday 10/25

Reconciliation- All pages before Chapter 5 should be completed

Write your goal for the week in your planner.

(Parent teacher conferences are written down in student's planner.)

Tuesday 10/24 

Math - reteaching sheet

Social Studies- Make a Family Tree.

Use the rough draft you made in class to help you. Your family tree should date back to your grandparents. If you can go farther or want to include more extended relatives, please do so. If your family and you do not know the name of a relative, make it up. No one will know. Please draw or attach a picture of each person in your family tree.

Also there is a regular sized white paper in the red folder for you to use, but if you want to use your own paper and make it bigger please do so.

Discuss the family tree with your parents. What traditions are passed down in your family tree? Practice reading and discussing your family tree at home. You will be presenting them next week. Turn in your Family Tree on Monday, October 30th.

Wednesday 10/25

Social Studies- Make a Family Tree. Practice reading and discussing your family tree at home.


Thursday 10/26

Social Studies- Make a Family Tree. Practice reading and discussing your family tree at home.

2nd Grade Halloween Party- Tuesday, October 31st

Please respond below/comment if you would like to bring in food or craft items. Write what you will be bringing to the class party. Please bring all food at arrival. You must bring in enough food for 20 students. All food should be washed, cut, and easy to serve. Only one item from each category will be allowed. Also only parents who signed up on this blog  ahead of time may bring in treats for the party. Thank you for your cooperation. Happy Halloween!

Food for Halloween Party

Fruit

1. Dulcy Shia (Nathan’s mom) will bring Fruit

Vegetables

1. 
   

Sweet Treat

1. Rorey

Salty Treat

1. Lulu 

Drinks

1. Chloe 

Plates

1. Raiden 

Napkins
1.Raiden 

Other- Non- Food item

Example: pencils, or stickers, or glow sticks, or erasers

1.Matthew

Crafts for Halloween Party/Day
See link http://lemonlimeadventures.com/building-structures-candy-pumpkins/#_a5y_p=2473418

20 Mandarin Oranges  (We will be using them as mini pumpkins and decorating them with a sharpie.)

1. Camila

Bag of candy pumpkins
1.

Bag of mini marshmallows
1. Tyler

Bag of gumdrops
1. Matthew

Boxes of toothpicks (100 toothpicks)
1. Tyler 

Homework- October 16th- October 20th

Monday, October 16th

Math- test next Tuesday, the 24th of October

Write your goal for this week in your planner.

Tomorrow is a free dress day. Backpacks are not required tomorrow. Please wear comfortable clothing for the field trip. Bring a healthy snack in a brown bag. (Please remember that bees like sugar too.) Since we will be leaving school by 8:45 and be arriving back to school around 12:30, children may still eat choice lunch tomorrow.


Tuesday, October 17th- Field Trip to Lemos Farm

No homework.




We highly encourage our STM families to attend this reverent event to gather and come together in prayer. Homework will not be given that night so students and families can join others at Holy Name of Jesus Church at 6pm on Tuesday, October 17th.


Wednesday, October 18th

Math- workbook page 2-6

Reconciliation- pages 34 & 35

Star of the week compliments are due tomorrow. 


Thursday, October 19th

Bring a bag to school for the nature walk. 

Reconciliation- pages 36 -39

Did you complete your goal this week? If so, draw a picture or take a picture of you completing your goal?

Homework Oct.10th - Oct. 13th

Tuesday, October 10th

Superkids- Backpack page 13

Study for Spelling Test on Friday
The list is called Level 5, Unit 1, Week 4.  The link for the spelling words on the parent portal is called Lesson 16. 

Math- workbook page 2-4

Write your goal for this week in your planner.


Wednesday, October 11th

Superkids- Backpack page 14

Math- workbook page 2-5

Please write ten compliments for the star of the week. Remember to color and decorate the paper.


Thursday, October 12th 

Superkids- Backpack pages 15 & 16
& Finish workbook pages 25 & 26  if you didn't in class

Study for Spelling Test Tomorrow
The list is called Level 5, Unit 1, Week 4.  The link for the spelling words on the parent portal is called Lesson 16. 

Bring in a picture of you completing your goal to school tomorrow. You may also draw a picture of you completing your goal. Please write what your goal was on the picture.

Sandwiches for the Needy tomorrow grades 6 & 2 

Homework October 2nd- October 5th

Monday, October 2nd

Math- workbook  page 2-1

Superkids- Backpack page 10 ( Read story.)

Study for spelling test on Thursday

Spelling list  Level 5, Unit 1, Week 3 should be in the red folder and planner.

It is the third link/spelling list on the Superkids parent portal. The link is named Lesson 6.

Write down your goal for this week in your planner.

Tuesday, October 3rd

Math- workbook page 2-2

Superkids- Backpack page 11

Study for spelling test on Thursday

Bring in a photo of your pet to be blessed. The animal blessing is at 3:05 on Wednesday, October 4th at school.

Wednesday, October 4th

Superkids- Backpack page 12

Study for spelling test on Thursday

Write 10 compliments to our star of the week. Remember to color and decorate the binder paper.

Thursday, October 5th

Math- workbook page 2-3

Did you complete your goal this week? If so, draw a picture or take a picture of you completing your goal.

Homework Sept. 25th- Sept. 29th

We have two parent volunteers for our fieldtrip to Lemos Farm. We are looking for some more volunteers.

Thanks,

Mrs. Byrne

Homework Sept. 25th- Sept. 29th

Monday, Sept. 25th

1. Religion- Memorize Grace Before Meal Prayer for Wednesday ( It is in the red folder.)

2. Other- Write down your goal for this week in your planner.  What can you do that will help you or others? Examples, Set the table, make the bed, feed pets, pack my lunch, turn in my homework everyday, etc. Good Job to those of you that have completed three and four goals already. I am proud of you! We are putting all of our goals in our goal book.

Tuesday, Sept. 26th

1. Write 10 compliments to our star of the week. Remember to color and decorate the binder paper. Please think about what makes the star shine.

2. Math- Memorize the Doubles Rap for Friday

(Doubles Rap is in their red folder. )

Wednesday, Sept. 27th

Math- Memorize the Doubles Rap for Friday

Superkids- backpack page 9 Week 3  

The new spelling list is in the red folder. The spelling list is called Level 5, Unit 1 Week 3.  On the Superkids website the Spelling list/ link is lesson 9. It is the third link.

Turn in your Wednesday folder. Please take everything out and sign it.

Thursday, Sept. 28th

Math- Memorize the Doubles Rap for tomorrow

Other- Did you complete your goal this week? If so, draw a picture or take a picture of you completing your goal. 4+ goals completed thus far = raffle ticket

Social Studies- There is a binder paper with 9 important words and their definitions in the red folder. For homework, write 9 sentences using the following words:

1. map

2. symbols

3. map key

4. country

5. states

6. globe

7. continents

8. oceans

9. directions

Please underline the word. Also the sentences should show that students understand the meaning of the word.

Example: The seven continents are....  Not I like continents.

Parents Needed

On Tuesday, October 17th we are going on a field trip to Lemos Farm Pumpkin Patch in Half Moon Bay. We are looking for 4/5 parent volunteers. Please email Mrs. Byrne if you can come. Chaperones will need to have completed Shield the Vulnerable, including a background check (as a "volunteer") prior to the field trip. This may take a few weeks.

Special Thanks to Camila's mom who came with us to the Merced Library. We greatly appreciated it.

Thanks,
Mrs. Byrne

Homework Sept. 18th- 22nd

Homework- September 18th -22nd

Monday, Sept. 18th

1. Other- Write down your goal for this week in your planner.

2. Study for Math Test on Wednesday.

3. Bring a snack that you can throw away to school. Remember to write your name on it. We will have a snack on the field trip and will arrive back to school for lunch.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th Field Trip/Pirate Day!

1. Read your library book for twenty minutes. If you didn’t check out a library book, read any book at home for twenty minutes.

2. On a piece of paper, write the title, author, and draw a picture of your favorite part.

3. Bring a bag to school with your name on it. We will be collecting things on our nature walk for our habitats.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th

1. Write 10 compliments to our star of the week. Remember to color and decorate the page.

2.  Study for Spelling Test on Thursday.

3. Turn in your Wednesday folder. Please take everything out and sign it. ( Wednesday folders are due on or by Friday.)

4.  Please give the Merced Library book to Mrs. Byrne on this Friday if you would like her to return it for you. You may also return the library book within three weeks of Sept. 19th. to any branch in the SF Library. There is a book drop off in front of the Merced Library that can be used even when the library is closed. 

Thursday, Sept. 28th

1. Other- Did you complete your goal this week? If so, draw a picture or take a picture of you completing your goal.

2. Math page called Addition Strategies- Review what you know ( 3 problems) & Home Activity

3. Reconciliation pages- 28 & 29

• If all homework is complete and everything is turned on time, you can play a game on Friday.

Games on Friday

Dear Parents,

On Friday our second grade class will be having a fun afternoon playing board games.  In order to participate in Game Board fun, each student must have had all of the following items turned in this week: planners, homework, and Wednesday folders. In order to play in NEXT week's game day, the following items need to be brought in: red folders, planners, homework, STM library books, supplies, and papers for the office including tardy passes. In an effort to help students feel more successful and empowered, I encourage parents to establish a solid routine regarding homework time, reading and returning signed papers in a timely manner, as well as staying current with the class blog. As the primary educator, your student will value the feelings of accomplishment when having completed homework ready and on time. And together you and your student will cultivate and nurture the development of being responsible for school work and important papers and notices.

Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Mrs. Byrne